Rugged and easy to operate, this high-performance daylight corona imaging camera delivers high sensitivity and resolution in a small package. In addition, this camera features an ergonomic design, a large adjustable angle LCD, and an adjustable angle sun shield.
Rugged and easy to operate, this high-performance daylight corona imaging camera delivers high sensitivity and resolution in a small package. In addition, this camera features an ergonomic design, a large adjustable angle LCD, and an adjustable angle sun shield.
Inspect high voltage infrastructure operating at 3.3 kV and above for corona discharges and arcing with this high-performance daylight corona imaging camera which features an HD visible camera and a high-sensitivity solar blind UV camera. Additionally, this camera includes an integrated GPS and features the highest resolving power of any corona camera to easily record the presence of physical damage.
Features
Power utilities
Can be used for a variety of tasks related to the physical hardware, from installation qualification, to contamination assessment to maintenance priority assignment along the entire electrical supply chain, from generation to consumption.
Generation
Degraded insulation on windings of generators or motors results in reduced efficiency. Partial discharges occurring at these points also cause further damage. During maintenance shutdown the unit can be used to inspect the disassembled and energized rotor or stator for discharges.
Transmission
Various transmission line hardware can become sources of electrical discharges and may be susceptible to damage by the corona phenomenon. The necessity for line washing may be indicated by surface arcing.
Distribution
Distribution line hardware is less likely to have detectable corona, but arcing and sparking line faults are just as likely. The necessity for line washing may be indicated by surface arcing.
Substation
Various substation hardware is susceptible to electrical discharges. The necessity for substation washing may be indicated by surface arcing.
Consumption
The consumption of electricity in various faulty devices can lead to electrical discharges. In many cases, the air ionization may be detrimental to humans nearby.
Industrial customers
The camera can be used to preform quality assurance test on produced products or inspect their own transformer yards and HV infrastructure to identify parts to be maintained before they fail. Producers of rotating machines and high voltage hardware not just inspect their hardware in the Q/A activity, but also after installation at their customers.
Research and development
Activities at HV consultation labs or at universities can use the camera to perform failure analysis or to test if the prototypes of new hardware designs/configurations will indeed be discharge free as modeling software indicates or do new fundamental research by visualizing discharges.
Transportation customers
Railways can use to inspect their power supply network and the catenary. Airports inspect their HV and radar systems and use the unit to help identify sources of radio interference.
Ultra Violet Channel | Typical sensitivity: SB (240 to 280 nm) 2.05 x 1018 W/cm², 3pC at 20 m (Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, IEC 60270:2000) 13.16 dBμV (RIV) at 1 MHZ at 10 m (Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute – NEMA107-1987); Optional NSB (240 to 300 nm) approximately 1 x 1018 W/cm², 0.8 pC at 15 m Tested and certified by Innogy SE-Eurotest Germany: IEC 60270:2000 Field of view: 8° horizontal x 6° vertical approximately 10° diagonal, zoom range (optical): 1x, zoom range (digital): 8 to 4°, in 1 step Focus type: Linked to visible with manual override Focus range: <2.29' (0.7 m) to infinity Detector life span: No degradation Corona measure method: Intensity based count, calibrated for irradiance value of selected area Threshold mask: Useful range 20 to 100% UV transparency: 0 to 100% UV false color selection: 4 presets with 100 user selectable hues UV integration: Adjustable period, summation or noise reduction |
Visible Channel | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Sensitivity day mode: 0.05 Lux at F 1.6 at 50 fps Sensitivity night mode: 0.03 Lux F 1.6 Exposure/image enhancements: Auto or manual Focus type: Automatic with manual override Focus range: <2.29' (0.7 m) to Infinity Useful zoom range (optical): 16° (0.5x) to 4° (2x) Camera module zoom range: 10x optical zoom, 53 to 4.9° Zoom type: Stepped Zoom range (digital): 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x Maximum IFOV: 0.0445 mRAD |
IO and OS | OS features: Icon based menu system, 10x user profile; Boot to inspection capable in 6 seconds, to record capable in 60 seconds; Image sort numbering; Video list and playback Input: Keypad (right hand) Output: HDMI and composite video Bi-directional: Mini USB, RS-232 Firmware: Internal GPS, with external hotplug booster antenna Software update: Via files downloaded from website to Mirco SD card |
Media and Data Storage | Storage medium: Micro SD card (32 GB supplied with camera) Storage capacity: 1000+ images or >1 hour video/GB Storage format video: AVI, 720p (H.264 compression) Storage format still: JPG Media download: Via card reader or USB |
Display | Type: 5.7" (144.78 mm) LCD, 640 x 480 pixels, color, manual or auto brightness up to 450 cd/m², variable angle Display modes: UV+Vis, VIS only, UV only, UV Priority UV overlay accuracy: <1 milirad deviation On screen display: Gain, zoom, count, active functions |
Mounting Point | Standard ¼" (6.35 mm) X20 thread tripod mount |
Window Aperture | ø = 2.44" (62 mm) |
Temperature | Operating and storage: -4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C) |
Humidity | Up to 90%, non condensing |
Protection | Storage/transport case: Pelican style plastic hard case Environmental protection: IP54/MIL-STD 810F (Vibration, shock, temperature, humidity) Safety standard: CE, IEC61010-1 |
Power | Battery: Sony Li-ion, Type L compatible Battery location: Internal, quickly replaceable Power consumption: 9 W Operating time: >3 hours maximum, 2.5 hours typical Continuous operation: No overheating Charging: In camera or in external charger External power supply: 9 to 16 V 12 V A - Car or mains adapter, Mains adaptor: 110 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz/12 V DC, 3 A; Protection: Reverse polarity, over current, under voltage |
Dimensions | 8.66 x 6.29 x 3.14" (220 x 160 x 80 mm) |
Weight | 4.18 lbs (1.9 kg) including battery |
Ultra Violet Channel | Typical sensitivity: SB (240 to 280 nm) 2.05 x 1018 W/cm², 3pC at 20 m (Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, IEC 60270:2000) 13.16 dBμV (RIV) at 1 MHZ at 10 m (Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute – NEMA107-1987); Optional NSB (240 to 300 nm) approximately 1 x 1018 W/cm², 0.8 pC at 15 m Tested and certified by Innogy SE-Eurotest Germany: IEC 60270:2000 Field of view: 8° horizontal x 6° vertical approximately 10° diagonal, zoom range (optical): 1x, zoom range (digital): 8 to 4°, in 1 step Focus type: Linked to visible with manual override Focus range: <2.29' (0.7 m) to infinity Detector life span: No degradation Corona measure method: Intensity based count, calibrated for irradiance value of selected area Threshold mask: Useful range 20 to 100% UV transparency: 0 to 100% UV false color selection: 4 presets with 100 user selectable hues UV integration: Adjustable period, summation or noise reduction |
Visible Channel | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Sensitivity day mode: 0.05 Lux at F 1.6 at 50 fps Sensitivity night mode: 0.03 Lux F 1.6 Exposure/image enhancements: Auto or manual Focus type: Automatic with manual override Focus range: <2.29' (0.7 m) to Infinity Useful zoom range (optical): 16° (0.5x) to 4° (2x) Camera module zoom range: 10x optical zoom, 53 to 4.9° Zoom type: Stepped Zoom range (digital): 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x Maximum IFOV: 0.0445 mRAD |
IO and OS | OS features: Icon based menu system, 10x user profile; Boot to inspection capable in 6 seconds, to record capable in 60 seconds; Image sort numbering; Video list and playback Input: Keypad (right hand) Output: HDMI and composite video Bi-directional: Mini USB, RS-232 Firmware: Internal GPS, with external hotplug booster antenna Software update: Via files downloaded from website to Mirco SD card |
Media and Data Storage | Storage medium: Micro SD card (32 GB supplied with camera) Storage capacity: 1000+ images or >1 hour video/GB Storage format video: AVI, 720p (H.264 compression) Storage format still: JPG Media download: Via card reader or USB |
Display | Type: 5.7" (144.78 mm) LCD, 640 x 480 pixels, color, manual or auto brightness up to 450 cd/m², variable angle Display modes: UV+Vis, VIS only, UV only, UV Priority UV overlay accuracy: <1 milirad deviation On screen display: Gain, zoom, count, active functions |
Mounting Point | Standard ¼" (6.35 mm) X20 thread tripod mount |
Window Aperture | ø = 2.44" (62 mm) |
Temperature | Operating and storage: -4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C) |
Humidity | Up to 90%, non condensing |
Protection | Storage/transport case: Pelican style plastic hard case Environmental protection: IP54/MIL-STD 810F (Vibration, shock, temperature, humidity) Safety standard: CE, IEC61010-1 |
Power | Battery: Sony Li-ion, Type L compatible Battery location: Internal, quickly replaceable Power consumption: 9 W Operating time: >3 hours maximum, 2.5 hours typical Continuous operation: No overheating Charging: In camera or in external charger External power supply: 9 to 16 V 12 V A - Car or mains adapter, Mains adaptor: 110 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz/12 V DC, 3 A; Protection: Reverse polarity, over current, under voltage |
Dimensions | 8.66 x 6.29 x 3.14" (220 x 160 x 80 mm) |
Weight | 4.18 lbs (1.9 kg) including battery |